How To Fix /SMB/TRANSLATION022 - Personalization &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSLATION -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Personalization &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION022 - Personalization &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSLATION022 Personalization &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems when there is an attempt to create a personalization entry that already exists in the system. This can happen when a user tries to personalize a screen or a report, and the system detects that a personalization with the same identifier already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Personalization: The most common cause is that the user is trying to create a personalization entry (like a layout, filter, or report) that has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  User Confusion: Users may not be aware that they have already created a personalization with the same name or settings.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to conflicts in personalization entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Personalizations: 
  
  Navigate to the personalization settings in the SAP system and check if a personalization with the same name or identifier already exists.
  If it does, you can either modify the existing personalization or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Personalization: 
  
  If you want to keep both personalizations, consider renaming the new one to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Personalizations: 
  
  If there are old or unused personalizations that are no longer needed, you can delete them to free up the identifier for new entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing personalizations effectively.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Provide training to users on how to manage personalizations to avoid duplication in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage personalizations more effectively in your SAP system.